Carl Cooke of Frontline Construction Services, the independent consultant City Council enlisted to analyze the City's and South Portland Housing Authority's respective proposals for the future use of the Mahoney School property, will present his findings and recommendation to Council at a workshop tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2024. The City Council is expected to vote on the future use of Mahoney at its meeting tentatively scheduled for September 3, 2024. To learn more about the City's and the South Portland Housing Authority's proposals, watch the recording of the April 16, 2024 Council workshop.
In June, Councilor Tipton requested—and at least two other Councilors supported—a workshop to discuss Greater Portland Family Promise's desire to utilize a portion of the Mahoney School as transitional housing for unhoused families. During a workshop on July 2, 2024, City Council did not support this proposal. Read the proposal and the City Manager's position paper. You can also watch the Council meeting recording.
Visit the Future of the Mahoney School web page for a timeline and overview of discussions about the next use of this property.